Curtis Wayne Humphrey

1943 - 2008

BORN

1943

DIED

2008

Curtis Humphrey Obituary

BESSEMER CITY - C. Wayne Humphrey, 64, passed away March 29, 2008 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 4, 1943, he was the son of the late Curtis B. and Inez Gamble Humphrey.

Visitation: Monday at Greene Funeral Service West Chapel

Celebration of Life Service: Tuesday 3 p.m. at New Life Baptist Church of Bessemer City.

He was a native of Gadsden Ala, and attended New Life Baptist Church of Bessemer City. Graduated from Gadsden High School. Wayne was retired co-owner and operator with his best friend Andrew cook of the Dallas Meat Factory, and the Hickorywood Pits Bar-B-Q. He loved the Lord, his family, his church, and was a devoted husband.

Interment: Westview Gardens

Survivors: wife of 23 years Judy Anderson Humphrey, sisters and brother in law Anita H. Battles, Joyce H. and Terry Battles, nephews Michael and wife Angela Battles, Tommy Dale Battles, a great nephew and 2 great nieces, a cousin Marvin Gamble, and his beloved dog "Max" and cat "Egypt" and many friends.

Officiating: Rev. Gene ware, Rev. Dennis Gomez, Rev. Dick Whitener.

Preceded in death: Parents, brother Jimmy Dale Battles.
Condolences may be sent to www.greenefuneral.com

Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, is serving the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette from Mar. 30 to Apr. 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Curtis Humphrey

6 Entries

pat & cassie payseur

April 19, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charlotte Glenn

April 1, 2008

I am so sorry for your lose,no words can help right now.Just know he will be greatly missed.I can remember when Wayne would come pick us girls up after school,and take us riding with the top down.He was a good neighber,to my Dad. Lots of love

Carole Hiott

April 1, 2008

I just couldn't believe it when Rita told me. Wayne was one of those people everyone loved. I am so thankful that he was sent to you when he was, and that you had as many years together as you had . But no mater how many years you have , there are never enough. You have my prayers wrapped around you like a hug to let you know you are loved. Love You !!

SHIRLEY HINSON

March 31, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

SHIRLEY HINSON

March 31, 2008

I DIDN'T PERSONALLY KNOW MR. HUMPHREY.I DO REMEMBER HIM COMING TO MY DAD & MOM'S HOUSE
WITH MR.ANDREW COOK IN KINGS MTN.AND THAT STORE WAS THE ONLY PLACE DADDY WOULD GO TO BUY MEAT.I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.ALL OF
YOU HAVE MY HEARTFELT SYMPHATY GOD BLESS

Sandie Stinnett

March 30, 2008

Always such a gentle, kind man. I really enjoyed having him as a friend and acquaintance. He was always so helpful and willing to work with me on any occasion that I needed his expertise at the meat market. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.

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